Bilingual Litigation Paralegal

Options Consulting Solutions; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits from day one

Professional development and learning 

Mentorship and career development

Collaborative and inclusive workplace

Employee wellness and workplace polic​

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Options Consulting Solutions is seeking a Bilingual Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to a close-knit insurance litigation team. You will manage legal matters, coordinate file activities, and support the team's overall efficiency.

You will prepare legal documents, organize case information, and coordinate hearings, discoveries, and other proceedings while ensuring deadlines are met. Strong drafting and bilingual communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Paralegal studies or law clerk program completed.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting insurance defense, litigation, or related practice.
• Full professional fluency in both French and English, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong drafting, document preparation, and analytical abilities.
• Experience coordinating files, managing deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing litigation support by preparing legal documents, correspondence, and materials required throughout matters.
• Review and organize case information, supporting documentation, and evidence to assist with legal analysis and file preparation.
• Coordinate key litigation activities, including preparation for hearings, discoveries, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Monitor file progress, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation to keep matters on track.
• Support communication and coordination between lawyers, clients, and other parties involved in legal matters.
• Assist with administrative and operational activities, including matter coordination, reporting, and billing-related requirements.
• Contribute to improved team processes, document management practices and overall workflow efficiency.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Strong drafting abilities

Excellent organizational skills

Detail-oriented and proactive

Education

Paralegal Studies or Law Clerk Studies

Job description

Are you an experienced litigation professional looking for an opportunity to take on a more involved role within a legal team?

Do you enjoy working on complex litigation matters, preparing legal documentation, and keeping files organized from start to finish?

Are you fully bilingual in French and English and interested in joining a collaborative environment where your contributions extend beyond traditional file work?

The Company

Our client is a leading national law firm offering a collaborative and team-oriented working environment. They are seeking a Bilingual Litigation Paralegal to provide substantive legal and operational support within their insurance litigation practice.

This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced legal team in a position that combines hands‑on litigation support, matter coordination, and broader practice responsibilities.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits from day one
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Mentorship and career development support
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace
• Employee wellness and workplace programs
• Hybrid working environment

The Job!

As the Bilingual Litigation Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive support to a close‑knit insurance litigation team consisting of three Partners and a Practice Assistant. You will play an important role in managing legal matters, coordinating file activities, and supporting the team's overall efficiency

• Provide ongoing litigation support by preparing legal documents, correspondence, and materials required throughout the progression of matters.
• Review and organize case information, supporting documentation, and evidence to assist with legal analysis and file preparation.
• Coordinate key litigation activities, including preparation for hearings, discoveries, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Monitor file progress, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation to ensure matters remain organized and on track.
• Support communication and coordination between lawyers, clients, and other parties involved in legal matters.
• Assist with administrative and operational activities, including matter coordination, reporting, and billing‑related requirements.
• Contribute to improved team processes, document management practices and overall workflow efficiency.

What you bring to the job

You are a detail‑oriented and resourceful legal professional with a strong understanding of litigation support and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You bring sound judgment, strong drafting abilities, and a proactive approach to working within a collaborative legal environment.

• Post‑secondary education in Paralegal Studies or Law Clerk Studies
• 3–5 years of experience supporting insurance defense, litigation, or a related legal practice.
• Full professional fluency in both French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal drafting, document preparation, and analytical abilities.
• Experience coordinating files, managing deadlines, and handling competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A professional and client‑focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This position is an existing vacancy

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.